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Detailed local guide covering access points, facilities, and quarry structure.
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Carriere Flintkote
Turquoise quarry with easy shore access and fast depth.
Carriere Flintkote is a shore-entry quarry in Thetford Mines with turquoise water, rock walls, and a fast-dropping basin used for training and fun dives.
About Carriere Flintkote
Carriere Flintkote is a shore-entry quarry in Thetford Mines with turquoise water, steep quarry walls, and a deep basin that rewards depth awareness. The site is easy to get into from shore, but the bottom falls away fast, so it suits relaxed recreation, training, and technical progression alike. In summer it is a bright open-water quarry; in winter it becomes an ice-diving venue.
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Research Estimate At Carriere Flintkote
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHeavily damaged
Aquatic LifeSome life
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Carriere Flintkote?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Carriere Flintkote Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 110m
Depth Note
The quarry starts at shore level and drops rapidly, with recreational diving in the upper section and the full basin extending to roughly 360 feet / 110 m.
Best Season
Year-round; summer for open-water comfort and winter for ice diving.
Typical Conditions
Clear turquoise quarry water, steep rock walls, and a basin that gets deep quickly.
Safety & Access At Carriere Flintkote
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Cold water
Safety Notes
Depth can increase rapidly; monitor depth closely.
Access Restrictions
The shore entry is easy, but cold-water exposure protection and depth awareness matter because the basin deepens very quickly.
Legal Notes
Follow quarry rules and winter ice-dive procedures when the surface is frozen. The site is used for training, certification, and under-ice practice.
Local Intel For Carriere Flintkote
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shore-entry quarry scuba with easy access, a quick drop-off, and a big basin that supports training and technical progression.
Freediving
Not a freedive site because the quarry drops deep fast and the environment is built around scuba.
Snorkeling
Not suitable for casual snorkeling; the appeal is underwater structure, depth, and visibility.
Wildlife at Carriere Flintkote
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Carriere Flintkote
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Carriere Flintkote
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.